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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Introduced February 2016
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon B500 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 4 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the B500 matches up vs the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Sony HX10V

 B500 HX10V 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Nikon B500

 HX10V B500 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Sony HX10V

 B500 HX10V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon B500 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the B500 and the HX10V.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and HX10V is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX10V to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher B500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon B500 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
59
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (541g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
45
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (600 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Nikon B500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Sony HX10V
 Nikon Coolpix B500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 234g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $616